Homily for Friday of the 5th Week of Lent (2)

Homily for Friday of the 5th Week of Lent

Theme: Those who remain faithful to God shall triumph together with Him.

By: Fr. Diotacious Chikontwe SMA

Homily for Friday April 8 2022

*READINGS OF THE DAY*
Jeremiah 20:10-13
Psalm 17:2-7
John 10:31-42

*FROM OUR FIRST READING*
In our first reading of today, from the Book of the prophet Jeremiah we heard how Jeremiah had to go through a lot of troubles for the sake of the Lord, and yet, He endured all of it patiently, and entrusted himself and his works to the Lord. Of course there were moments when he was exhausted and tired of facing all the oppositions, and which he spoke to the Lord about, but in the end, he believed that God sent him for a good reason, and no matter what, in the end, those who believe in Him and trust in Him will never be disappointed.

*FROM OUR GOSPEL READING*
As we draw near to Holy Week, which is next week, the gospel readings highlight the growing hostility to Jesus. At the beginning of today’s gospel reading, Jesus’ opponents fetch stones to stone him. At the end of the reading, they want to arrest him. Jesus seems perplexed at their hostility, ‘I have done many good works for you to see… for which of these are you stoning me?’

*WHAT DO WE LEARN FROM THE READINGS OF TODAY?*
Dear brothers and sisters, we have heard all the trials and challenges that the faithful servants of the Lord had to endure in their works of faith, and ultimately, the Lord Himself would face the ultimate trial in His Passion, His crucifixion and death. All of us as Christians must remember the Lord’s words, that He had told us, how if we are to be His disciples, we have to carry our crosses and follow Him.

*CONCLUSION*
Let us all do our best to walk the path of this journey of faith, and do our best to endure whatever trials, challenges and obstacles that we may have to face in this journey, and not be afraid, following in the footsteps of Jeremiah and many other of God’s most faithful servants.
May God bless us all, Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen

Fr. Diotacious Chikontwe SMA